IRS Transcript Codes 570 and 971 - Refund Delay Help Needed

Ugh, those codes are the worst! 570 is usually an audit hold and 971 means they sent you a notice. I had the same thing happen to me last year. It took about 2 months to resolve. Hang in there!

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Here's what I know about these codes: • 570: Indicates additional review of your return • 971: Means a notice has been issued Usually, this combo means they found a discrepancy or need more info. Check if you received any letters from the IRS. If not, you might want to call them (good luck with that lol) or check your transcript for updates. Some possible reasons for the hold: - Math errors on your return - Missing information - Identity verification needed - Suspected fraud (don't panic, it's often a false alarm) Keep an eye on your transcript for code 571, which means the hold was released. After that, you should see code 846 with your refund date. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

have you tried calling the tax advocate service? they can sometimes help speed things up if youre experiencing financial hardship

Lmao welcome to the club 🤡 I've been staring at those codes for months now. IRS playing games with our money while we out here struggling smh

Pro tip: If you're really in a bind, contact your local congressman's office. They have liaisons who can sometimes cut through the red tape and get answers from the IRS faster than we mere mortals can.